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STD Testing in Cleone, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea rates in Mendocino County are about 63% lower than the US average. If you're in Cleone, California, and wondering whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, both community clinics and private labs are available. Community and public clinics often cost less or nothing, while private labs commonly deliver results faster and have more scheduling flexibility.

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STD testing near Cleone, CA

4 testing options are listed for Cleone, CA. The nearest, MCC Street Medicine Clinic, is about 3.7 miles away. Compare 3 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 3.7 miles

MCC Street Medicine Clinic

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 41 reviews

MCC Street Medicine Clinic in Fort Bragg carries full federally qualified health center standing, which means STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) is priced on a sliding scale tied to your income, making that standard panel financially within reach across a wide range of circumstances.

Sliding-scale
Address
101 North Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Website
Community health center 3.7 miles

MCC Goes to School

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MCC Goes to School, in Fort Bragg, earns its federally qualified status by tying fees directly to what patients actually earn: meaning sliding-scale STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia is within financial reach across income levels, no appointment needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
208 Dana Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Website
Community health center 4.3 miles

Mendocino Coast Clinics Family Wellness Center

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 40 reviews

Mendocino Coast Clinics Family Wellness Center in Fort Bragg ties STI screening fees directly to income, no one is turned away for inability to pay. As a federally qualified health center, it offers sliding-scale access to syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, no appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
510 Cypress Street, Suite C, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Website
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Address
5124 Hill Road East, Lakeport, CA 95453 53.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Cleone, CA

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

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At-home STD testing in Cleone, CA

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cleone, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Cleone, CA

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Mendocino County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

    700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

    415 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Redwood Family Dermatology

    555 South Dora Street, Suite B, Ukiah, CA 95482

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Cleone. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Cleone, CA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 27 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cleone. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Wade Gray, MD

    Family medicine · 205 South Street, Fort Bragg

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  • Jason Kirkman, MD

    Internal medicine · 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg

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  • Sanford Brown, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 815 Sequoia Circle, Fort Bragg

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  • Jeffrey Berenson, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 45081 Little Lake Street, Mendocino

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  • Jodi Parungao, MD

    Family medicine · 50 Branscomb Road, Laytonville

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  • Donna Smith, MD

    OB-GYN · 45 Hazel Street, Willits

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These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Cleone, CA

No pharmacy near Cleone, CA publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • CVS Pharmacy 3.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Rite Aid 4.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Albertsons/Safeway 4.3 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mendocino Coast Pharmacy

    4.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Cleone, CA.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Cleone, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Mendocino County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Mendocino County, the county that includes Cleone, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~14% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#35 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 40% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Mendocino County vs California vs U.S.

Mendocino County California U.S. ▲▼ = Mendocino County vs the state average
Infection Mendocino County California United States
Chlamydia
306.4 273 cases ▼ 38%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
67.3 60 cases ▼ 65%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
30.3 27 cases ▲ 86%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
13.5 12 cases ▼ 29%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.1 17 cases ▼ 59%
46.7 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Mendocino County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Mendocino County, chlamydia has fallen from 411.6 to 306.4 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 163.8 to 67.3 per 100,000 (59%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.6 to 30.3 per 100,000 (299%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Cleone, CA

Adults uninsured
9.7%
No routine checkup
25.1%
No transportation
9.5%
Binge drinking
14.9%
Frequent mental distress
17.8%
Depression
23.5%
Below poverty line
12.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,286 : 1
Mendocino County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Mendocino County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Mendocino County (2023)

People living with HIV
217 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
134

Mendocino County HIV care continuum (2020)

Mendocino County recorded 6.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Mendocino County residents living with HIV, 84% are in care · 71.6% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Mendocino County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Cleone, CA

The tide pools at Laguna Point Beach draw locals year-round, and the same care that preserves those ecosystems applies to how Cleone approaches sexual health. Testing for STDs remains straightforward and private here, available in and around Cleone through the clinics and providers listed on this page. Young adults, a meaningful presence in this community, often discover that routine screening fits easily into their lives, whether they're establishing themselves in new relationships, managing changes in their sexual health, or simply staying informed. Long-term residents and newer arrivals alike benefit from the confidentiality that health visits carry.

Cleone's character of stable homeownership and family life doesn't diminish the reality that anyone can benefit from knowing their status. Testing happens without judgment, results stay confidential, and follow-up care is available if needed. The stretch along CA 1 connects Cleone to nearby resources as well, so geographic distance rarely blocks access. Whether seeking testing after a specific concern or choosing routine screening as part of general wellness, people here have pathways to care that fit their pace and privacy needs.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cleone, CA

Walkability 12.44 / 20 · Above average

Cleone scores 12.44/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 4 STD & STI testing locations in Cleone, California, EasySTD

ZIP 95437 snapshot

Residents
15,106
Median age
50.2
Median income
$55,061

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 95437 area around Cleone: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cleone alone.

Cleone sits in Mendocino County, ZIP 95437. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bald Hill
  • Laguna Point Beach
  • Tide pools
  • Tide Pool overlook
  • Harbor Seal & Whale Overlook
  • Ten Mile Beach

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Fort Bragg

Major routes

  • CA 1 (Shoreline Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Cleone, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Mendocino County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under California law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Cleone-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab
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What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Cleone often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in California

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on California law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in California

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Cleone, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Fort Bragg, CA instead?

Possibly, Fort Bragg, CA is close; compare it by distance against MCC Goes to School.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Cleone, CA without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Cleone, CA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Mendocino County?

About 306 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.

How long do results take near Cleone, CA?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in California without a parent?

In California, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

How do at-home STD kits work near Cleone, CA?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

What samples are used for STD testing near Cleone, CA?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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